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PMI PgMP Exam Overview :

Exam Name: Program Management Professional
Exam Code: PgMP
Certifications: PMI PgMP Certification
Actual Exam Duration: 150 minutes
Expected no. of Questions in Actual Exam: 170
Exam Registration Price: $1000
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PMI PgMP Exam Objectives :

Section Weight Objectives
Strategic Program Alignment 15% It involves a comprehensive initial program assessment, including defining program objectives, requirements, and risks, and establishing a high-level road map with milestones and estimates. This topic also focuses defining the financial framework and evaluating the program business case, taking into account organizational strategies, and estimating both financial and non-financial benefits. Regulatory and legal constraints are also considered to ensure the program objectives are feasible.
Program Life Cycle Management 44% This PgMP exam topic focuses on developing the program charter, translating strategic objectives into high-level program scope statements, developing a program roadmap, defining standard measurement criteria, and conducting program kick-off. Additionally, the topic focuses on developing program WBS, establishing the program management plan, optimizing the program management plan. Development of the benefits management plan, monitoring of human resources, establishing consistency are also covered here.
Benefits Alignment 11% This PMI Program Management Professional exam topic is all about developing the benefits realization plan, identifying and capturing synergies, developing a sustainment plan, and monitoring of the metrics. Moreover, the topic covers maintenance of the benefits register, analysis of the benefits realization, and development of a transition plan.
Stakeholder Engagement 16% It covers identification of stakeholders, performance of stakeholder analysis, negotiating of the support of stakeholders, and generating and maintaining visibility for the program. Moreover, the PMI PgMP topic covers defining and maintaining communications, evaluating risks identified by stakeholders, and developing and fostering relationships with stakeholders.
Governance 14% In this topic, program mangers learn about developing and supporting the program integration management, monitoring the business environment, developing and/or contributing to an information repository, and establishing escalation policies and procedures. Moreover, the PgMP exam topic focuses on regularly evaluating new and existing risks, developing and/or utilizing the program management information system, evaluating key performance indicators, obtaining authorization(s) and approval(s) through stage gate reviews, and selecting a governance framework structure.
Strategic Program Alignment 15% In this exam section, the Program Manager will be tested on their ability to align program objectives with the organization's strategic goals. This includes understanding the organization's vision, mission, and strategic plan, and translating them into program objectives.
Program Life Cycle Management 44% The Program Manager will be assessed on their knowledge of the program life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure. This domain covers activities such as developing the program charter, managing program scope, creating the program plan, and managing program stakeholders.
Benefits Alignment 11% This section targets Program Managers and tests their ability to identify, measure, and deliver program benefits. It includes understanding the concept of benefit realization, developing benefit management plans, and tracking and communicating program benefits.
Stakeholder Engagement 16% The Program Manager will be evaluated on their skills in identifying, analyzing, and managing stakeholder expectations. This includes developing stakeholder engagement plans, managing stakeholder communications, and resolving stakeholder conflicts.
Governance 16% This section focuses on Program Managers and tests their knowledge of program governance structures and processes. It includes establishing program governance, developing program governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
Official Information https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/pgmp-exam-content-outline.pdf?rev=67166f23d2794860865edbaeff922a59&sc_lang_temp=en

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